Umaid Bhawan Palace, Rajasthan, India – The massive palace was commissioned by the Maharaja of Jodhpur in 1923.

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Celebrities found these hotels, resorts and castles romantic enough to say "I do"

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner went for secluded luxury in the Caribbean

Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes chose a 15th century castle in Italy

Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas married at a famed New York hotel

The approach of Valentine's Day may have you entertaining thoughts of love, perhaps even marriage.

You'll remember the place you exchange vows forever, for sure, but where on Earth should you go to make it extra special?

For answers, look to the stars -- the rich and famous kind, that is.

Here is a sample of some of the hotels, resorts and castles that celebrities found romantic enough to say "I do."

Parrot Cay Resort, Turks and Caicos

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner chose secluded luxury when they tied the knot at this resort on a private island in 2005.

Known for its soft white sand beach and first-class spa, Parrot Cay has a no-fly zone so that famous guests -- such as Bruce Willis and Donna Karan -- don't have to worry about photographers snapping pictures of them from the air.

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner.

If relaxing in a private tropical paradise isn't enough, you can go diving, deep-sea fishing, windsurfing or catamaran sailing. The resort also offers yoga retreats and private cruises.

Rooms start at $450 a night for stays through April. If you're willing to spend much more, you can stay in a beach house or a spacious villa with direct beach access.

Just a short drive from Rome, this 15th century castle in Bracciano, Italy, has hosted princes, popes and kings, but it became Hollywood celebrity central when Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes wed here in 2006.

Dozens of famous guests -- including Brooke Shields and Jennifer Lopez -- flocked inside the castle's massive stone walls to watch the couple exchange vows during a sunset ceremony.

Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise.

But you don't have to be a star to get married at the Castello Odescalchi. The property is open to the public and includes a museum as well as space for "unique and unforgettable" events and receptions.

Built in the 1930s by Sumner and Dudrea Parker -- a wealthy Baltimore couple who loved to travel -- The Cloisters looks like a medieval European castle magically transported to rural Maryland.

It's here that Will Smith and Baltimore native Jada Pinkett Smith married on New Year's Eve in 1997.

The castle, which takes its name from the cloistered garden, incorporates antique building materials from Europe, such as gables from France and a stained-glass door from Italy. Inside, guests can marvel at the four-story spiral stair tower and an extensive collection of tapestries, paintings and antiques.

Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith.

Mrs. Parker bequeathed The Cloisters and its contents to the city of Baltimore in 1972. It's now an event venue, hosting 250 weddings, parties and business meetings a year.

You can rent the mansion for $2,000 to $5,500, depending on the day of the week and the time of year.

Called one of the largest private residences in the world, the Jodhpur royal family still lives in part of this massive palace, commissioned by the Maharaja of Jodhpur in 1923.

Today, the royals mingle with guests, including model Elizabeth Hurley and businessman Arun Nayar who married here in 2007 -- one of several wedding celebrations the couple held in England and India.

(Their British nuptials took place in Sudeley Castle near Winchcombe.)

Elizabeth Hurley and Arun Nayar.

Guests at Umaid Bhawan Palace will find opulent accommodations and exotic touches, such as a traditional welcome with a fleet of elephants and camels dressed in royal attire and the company of peacocks in the palace's colorful gardens.

The resort also employs a palmist and astrologer for guest use, noting that ancient rulers in the region were fascinated by star alignments and fortunetelling.